Meaning of the word sunset in English

What does sunset mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sunset

US /ˈsʌn.set/

UK /ˈsʌn.set/

the time in the evening when the sun disappears or goes below the horizon

Example:

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We watched the beautiful sunset over the ocean.

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The sky turned orange and pink at sunset.

Synonym:

dusk twilight eventide sundown nightfall

the final stage of something, especially a period of decline or ending

Example:

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The company is in the sunset of its operations.

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It was the sunset of an era.

Synonym:

decline end demise wane twilight